The Sporting Life with Jeremy Schaap

ESPN's Jeremy Schaap takes listeners on an experience full of investigative reporting and offbeat stories, all focused on sports.

Archived Podcasts

Jerry Kramer, 2018 Pro Football HOFer: 2/16/18

Soon to have his own bronze bust in Canton, the former Packers OL (and Jeremy's godfather) reflects on his emotions regarding his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jelena Dokic, Former Tennis Player: 2/16/18

Dokic, who once reached as high as No. 4 in the world, speaks about her new book. In "Unbreakable," she exposes the disturbing details behind the relationship with her father.

Mike Golic, Golic & Wingo: 2/14/18

The longtime ESPN Radio host discusses his new morning show, his love for the Olympics, and the time Jeremy accompanied Golic to a restaurant offering all-you-can-eat lobster.

Baxter Holmes, ESPN The Magazine: 2/14/18

Holmes joins the show to discuss his recent piece, "The NBA's Secret Wine Society," which follows several NBA stars and their appreciation of the science behind fine wines.

An Illusion Of Unity: 2/14/18

Doubletruck Stories: North and South Korea have agreed to march under a unified flag and combine their women's hockey teams at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. But political divisions and fears still govern the region. By Sam Borden.

Mike Golic Jr., First & Last: 2/9/18

In the first installment of our "Get To Know ESPN Radio" series, First & Last's Mike Golic Jr. discusses the adjustments he has to make around his early time slot.

Sam Borden, ESPN: 2/9/18

ESPN's global sports contributor shares the findings of his research on the relationship between North and South Korea as the Pyeongchang Olympics are officially under way.

Carli Lloyd, USWNT: 2/9/18

Lloyd, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup champion, joins Jeremy to discuss her storied career & the future of USS soccer, including Hope Solo's presidency bid.

Cari Champion, ESPN: 2/9/18

Cari talks with Jeremy about the efforts of the Players' Coalition and how they've been received by the national audience, and notes there's still major work to be done.

Jerry Rice, Pro Football HOF: 2/2/18

The NFL's all-time receiving leader draws comparisons between Joe Montana and Tom Brady and also discusses how he would fare in today's pass-happy NFL.

Howard Bryant, ESPN The Magazine: 2/2/18

Jeremy asks the longtime Boston native about the historical impact of the Patriots' dynasty and how the trio of Kraft, Belichick, & Brady has managed to sustain success.

Norman Chad, ESPN : 2/2/18

The two friends devolve into their usual ridiculousness as they discuss gambling on the Super Bowl, its ability to bring people together, and the Pope?

Al Guido, 49ers President: 2/2/18

The 49ers President joins Jeremy to reveal everything that goes in to hosting a Super Bowl, as San Francisco did for Super Bowl 50.

Bob Costas, Broadcaster: 1/26/18

The legendary broadcaster discusses his future, disdain for social media, and explains how technology has "diminished" the role of the host for NBC's Olympics coverage.

Ed Marinaro, Actor: 1/26/18

The 1971 Heisman runner-up speaks with Jeremy about his six years in the NFL and highly successful second career as an actor.

Bryan Fogel, Filmmaker: 11/24/17

Ken Dryden, Hockey Hall of Famer: 11/17/17

Based on research from his new book, the once-dominant goaltender educates Jeremy on hockey's evolution and the biggest questions facing the sport's future.

Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Head Coach: 11/17/17

The legendary basketball coach discusses the sport's growth throughout his tenure, the Louisville scandal, and how much longer he'll roam the sidelines for.

Evander Holyfield, Boxing Promoter: 11/17/17

The legendary fighter, now a promoter, reminisces with Jeremy about Holyfield's most famous bouts, and assures fans that boxing's future is bright.

Nate Boyer, Green Beret: 11/10/17

The former Seattle Seahawk speaks about his military service, MVP foundation, and why he advised Colin Kaepernick to kneel during the national anthem.

Keenan Reynolds, Redskins WR: 11/10/17

The former standout QB discusses life as a student-athlete at Navy, but the conversation takes a turn not even Jeremy could have anticipated.

SC Featured: 22 Peaks: 11/10/17

Chris Connelly tells the story of a high school senior and the ambitious vow she made to raise awareness for the alarmingly high suicide rate among our nation's veterans.

Parting Shot: Reiter's Digest: 11/3/17

Jeremy shares his final thoughts on the 2014 Sports Illustrated cover that predicted the Astros would win the 2017 World Series.

Howard Bryant, ESPN The Magazine: 11/3/17

Jeremy speaks with the longtime friend of the show about the World Series and how baseball can attract more fans by capitalizing on its plethora of young stars.

E:60: Kristaps Porzingis: 11/3/17

Last spring, Jeremy and the E:60 team traveled to Latvia to learn more about the place, and the people, that gave birth to New York's most promising young talent.

Sridhar Pappu, "The Year of the Pitcher" Author: 11/3/17

After a baseball season filled with new home run records, outlandish exit velocities and launch angles, Jeremy’s guest takes us back in time to 1968, The Year of the Pitcher.

Parting Shot: World Series Futility: 10/27/17

Jeremy explores the history of the eight teams who are yet to win the Fall Classic and also questions decisions recently made by two of the game's most iconic franchises.

Sean Avery, Former NHL Player: 10/27/17

Jeremy speaks with the well-known hockey tough guy about his infamous playing style and the motivations behind it, as well as his off-the-ice endeavors and post-hockey career.

Paul Beston, Author: 10/27/17

Jeremy and the author of "The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring" dive into the annals of boxing history.

David Padgett: 10/27/17

Jeremy speaks with Louisville’s interim head coach in the wake of the recruiting scandal that led to the downfall of coaching legend Rick Pitino.

Jay Bilas, ESPN CBB Analyst: 10/20/17

In a lengthy interview with Bilas, Rick Pitino discussed the recruiting scandal that led to the termination of his contract at Louisville. Bilas joins Jeremy to talk about it.

Jack McCallum, Basketball HOF Writer: 10/20/17

The acclaimed writer joins Jeremy to reveal some of the findings in his new book, "Golden Days," about the parallels between Jerry West's Lakers and Stephen Curry's Warriors.

Norman Chad: 10/20/17

The frequent contributor joins Jeremy to break down the 2017 NFL season. But as Jeremy has come to expect from Chad, the conversation takes an unexpected turn.

Parting Shot: 10/13/17

Jeremy gives his perspective on this week's Twitter battle between the Yankees and Indians.

Eric LeMarque: 10/13/17

Jeremy speaks with the former Olympic hockey player about his gripping story of survival detailed in the new movie, "Six Below: Miracle on the Mountain."

E:60: Athlete, Activist, Ali: 10/13/17

In the wake of athletes’ demonstrations against racial inequalities in America, we revisit an E:60 piece on the social activism of Muhammad Ali. Jeremy spoke at length with Jonathan Eig, the author of Ali: A Life.

Otis Wilson, '85 Bears Linebacker: 10/13/17

Jeremy’s conversation with the former linebacker focuses on Wilson’s new book about his former team, the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears.

A History of Black Athletes and Protests: 10/6/17

Jeremy explores the history of black athletes and social activism, focusing on larger-than-life characters like Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, and Arthur Ashe, among others.

SEC Featured: Chubbtown: 10/6/17

Byron Pitts of ABC News takes us to Cedarville, GA, hometown of Nick Chubb, the Georgia running back hoping to lead the Bulldogs to their first national title since 1980.

Gary Pinkel, Former CFB Head Coach: 10/6/17

Jeremy talks with the former Toledo and Missouri play caller about his coaching memories, challenges he faced, and his new book, "100-Yard Journey."

Ned Coletti, Former Dodgers GM: 10/6/17

Coletti shares stories with Jeremy about his 30+ years spent in big league front offices and the former GM's new book, "The Big Chair."

Bill Contz, former Penn State OL: 9/29/17

Jeremy chats with Contz about his new book, "When the Lions Roared," which gives a detailed look at the '82 National Championship Penn State team coached by Joe Paterno.

Parting Shot: Trump vs. NFL: 9/29/17

Jeremy shares his thoughts on the ongoing feud between President Trump and the NFL.

Howard Bryant, ESPN The Mag: 9/29/17

Jeremy talks with the ESPN writer about the increasingly complex political situation and how it is affecting the landscape of American sports.

Terry O'Neil, Practice Like Pros Founder: 9/29/17

A conversation with Terry O'Neil, founder of "Practice Like Pros," an organization that advocates for kids waiting until their teenage years before playing tackle football.

Ira Berkow, Pulitzer Prize Winning Columnist: 9/29/17

Jeremy spoke with the former New York Times writer to share stories about boxer Jake LaMotta, who passed away at the age of 95 nearly two weeks ago.

Parting Shot: Jake LaMotta: 9/22/17

Jeremy shares his thoughts on the life of boxer Jake LaMotta, who died this week at the age of 95.

Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR Champion: 9/22/17

Jeremy speaks with the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion about his growing legacy, as well as the safety and future of the sport.

Andrew Maraniss, The Undefeated: 9/22/17

Jeremy talks with Andrew about the life and legacy of Frank Dowsing, the first black football player at Mississippi State in the 1960s.

Mike Lupica, Author: 9/22/17

Jeremy converses with the bestselling-author about "Lone Stars," his new book about a young player and his father, who suffers adverse health effects from playing football.